7.0 Configuring the wireless network on your
computer
Now that the router has been secured you will need to configure the computer itself so
it can recognize your secured wireless network and will be able to make a connection.
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 are at this moment the most
commonly used operating systems. We will now explain how to set up a wireless
connection using these operating systems.
Now that the router has been secured you will need to configure the computer itself so
it can recognize your secured wireless network and will be able to make a connection.
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 are at this moment the most
commonly used operating systems. We will now explain how to set up a wireless
connection using these operating systems.
7.1 Configuring a wireless network using Windows XP
To realize a wireless connection using Windows XP you will need to follow the steps
below:
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Click ‘Start’.
3. Click ‘Control Panel’.
4. Click ’Network Connections’.
5. You should now be able to see your wireless adapter. Right click this adapter.
6. Click ‘View available wireless networks’. A list of available networks will now be
shown.
7. Select your own wireless network from this list.
8. After clicking ‘Connect’ your computer will warn you that this network is secured
and that a network key is required.
9. Enter the network key and click ‘Connect’.
10. If the key was entered correctly, Windows will state that the network has been
connected. You are now online.
